- Exploring various forms of art, such as modern, art nouveau, and film, to nurture creativity and personal growth
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Creative Writing
- Avid Reader
- Music
- Mother
- Drawing
- Film
- Art History
Amanda Sullivan
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
During my field experience I would like to learn to effectively assist teachers in creating engaging and aligned lessons and further grow my own student body.
Identify quickly and accurately critical issues when making a decision or solving a problem, while under pressure. Motivated and enthusiastic about developing good relations with Students and colleagues. Effective working alone or as a cooperative team member. Creative, pragmatic and proactive problem-solver. Organized and attentive to detail, with demonstrated time management skills.
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management.
Enthusiastic Middle School Teacher motivated to drive student growth for lifelong success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School ELA Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2018 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Education
Masters of Education - Teaching; Mid-level Literature Arts
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English; Minor in Psychology
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2010
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Dependability
- Project-based learning
- Teaching strategies
- Literacy skills
- Individualized learning
- Lesson plan implementation
- Literary analysis
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative writing
- Writing instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar instruction
- Multicultural education
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students.
- Achieved Exemplary Designation through TIA by introducing student academic success plans for students to track their own data.
- Taught three grade levels of inclusion, on level, and honors kids over 7 years.
- Improved student performance by an average of 65% by revamping conferencing approach.
Other Work Experience - Summary Of Qualifications
- Top-notch customer service provider with 10 years experience in hospitality.
- Identify quickly and accurately critical issues when making a decision or solving a problem, while under pressure.
- Motivated and enthusiastic about developing good relations with Students and colleagues.
- Effective working alone or as a cooperative team member.
- Creative, pragmatic and proactive problem-solver.
- Organized and attentive to detail, with demonstrated time management skills.
Other Work Skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with people at all levels. Extensive experience working in a diverse environment. Speak clearly, quickly identify and resolve problems, listen and respond to requests, and follow up to assure complete satisfaction. Demonstrate effective social behavior in a variety of settings and under different circumstances work under time and environment. Dependable individual who can perform assigned duties with little or no supervision.
Philosophy Of Education
I wish to provide all students with access to an equitable education. Literacy is a currency that all should have access too. I feel an endless amount of opportunities open up to students through education. I want to give students the necessary tools to succeed in the global community. I am a life long learner; who rose out of poverty. I would like to help others along the way.
Teaching Interest
Demonstration English Language Arts Teacher. I love to read and write. I was lucky enough to have some really great teachers that sparked my passion for the subject. It would mean the world to me if I could do this for other students and teachers alike.
Collegiate Clubs
- CMLA member
- AMLE member
- Kappa Delta Pi member
Honors And Awards
- Exemplary Designation
- Department Chair
- ESL Lead
- Deans List Spring 2016
- Deans List Fall 2015
Experience - Working With Children
I have student taught for 16 weeks and enjoyed it thoroughly. I am the eldest of four. Through my adolescence I babysat my siblings as well as my younger cousins. I have a 9 year old daughter that I care for. I have also done volunteer work several times a year at her school since kindergarten.
Certification
- Certified English Language Arts 4-8
- Certified English as a Second Language 4-8
Interests
Timeline
Middle School ELA Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English; Minor in Psychology
The University of Texas at Arlington
Masters of Education - Teaching; Mid-level Literature Arts
The University of Texas at Arlington
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